Xiaomi 13 Lite vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 204g).
Xiaomi 13 Lite
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Lighter: 171g vs 204g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2885
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 13 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (84/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 13 Lite | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 840330 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1039 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2885 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 13 Lite and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 34.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (84/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Lite — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 13 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 13 Lite over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.